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Pharmacy First Toolkit: Infected insect bites

The Pharmacy First service in England allows community pharmacy teams to complete episodes of care for seven common conditions. This service toolkit provides an overview of the clinical pathway and PGDs used to deliver consultations on infected insect bites plus essential information to aid clinical decision-making.

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Opinion

Editor’s viewpoint: Celts, cuts and colleges

The news wires are buzzing; it’s been a busy month. Pharmacists are facing huge questions on all fronts, says Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas.

04 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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News

NHSE is ‘investing to significantly improve’ Pharmacy First roll-out, says ChPO

David Webb said NHSE is working with pharmacy and GP IT suppliers so pharmacists can update patients' records after a Pharmacy First consultation.

01 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NHS & health news

Revealed: How much has NHSE spent on Pharmacy First advertising?

Exclusive: Pharmacy First ad spend amounts to 11% of winter awareness campaign budget.

01 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Profession news

BREAKING: Pharmacy First threshold reduced to 20 for October

Threshold cut in light of continuing contractor concerns, says Community Pharmacy England.

30 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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News

Cegedim: New booking and referral system is boost for Pharmacy First

Cegedim has gone live with NHS England’s booking and referral standard which will send GP referrals directly to pharmacies.

26 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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News

CCA publishes recommendations to help LPCs support Pharmacy First roll-out

The CCA said LPCs should use “multiple channels” to bust myths surrounding the service by sharing evidence of its effectiveness.

25 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business news

Under a fifth of polled contractors expect to hit Pharmacy First target in September

Avicenna members not confident they will complete 20 pathway consultations in September

11 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business news

Avicenna conference: Fix funding first, says Buxton

Fears that contractors will walk away from Pharmacy First due to unrealistic thresholds.

10 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article